2018
Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Yin L, Zhao Y, Peratikos MB, Song L, Zhang X, Xin R, Sun Z, Xu Y, Zhang L, Hu Y, Hao C, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Qian HZ. Risk Prediction Score for HIV Infection: Development and Internal Validation with Cross-Sectional Data from Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 22: 2267-2276. PMID: 29786768, PMCID: PMC7024582, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2129-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAlcohol DrinkingChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPrevalenceRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSafe SexSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsHIV infectionRisk scoreHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) riskMultivariable logistic regression modelingBootstrap-corrected C-indexMultiple male sexual partnersValid risk scoreVaccine clinical trialsHigh-risk MSMHigh-risk personsRisk prediction scoreReceptive anal intercourseReceptive anal sexInconsistent condom useMale sexual partnersHIV prevention programmingLogistic regression modelingDrug/alcohol addictionHIV acquisitionRisk reduction programsSyphilis infectionHIV prevalenceClinical trialsC-indexIllegal drug use
2017
Mortality in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Initiating Treatment: A Six-Cohort Study in Latin America
Luque MT, Jenkins CA, Shepherd BE, Padgett D, Rouzier V, Succi RCM, Machado DM, McGowan CC, Vermund SH, Pinto JA. Mortality in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Initiating Treatment: A Six-Cohort Study in Latin America. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2017, 182: 245-252.e1. PMID: 28081884, PMCID: PMC5328796, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.12.034.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAnti-HIV AgentsAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCause of DeathChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesConfidence IntervalsDatabases, FactualDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansIncidenceLatin AmericaMaleProportional Hazards ModelsRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisConceptsCombination antiretroviral therapyYears of ageCART initiationGreater riskCox proportional hazards modelAntiretroviral therapy-naïveMedian CD4 countRetrospective cohort studyProportional hazards modelCumulative mortality incidenceSouth America networkProbability of deathInitiating treatmentMedian CD4Antiretroviral therapyCause mortalityCD4 countTherapy-naïveCohort studyCumulative incidenceHIV epidemiologyPediatric careMortality incidenceHazards modelRegimens
2016
Spousal migration and human papillomavirus infection among women in rural western Nepal
Johnson DC, Lhaki P, Bhatta MP, Kempf MC, Smith JS, Bhattarai P, Aryal S, Chamot E, Regmi K, Vermund SH, Shrestha S. Spousal migration and human papillomavirus infection among women in rural western Nepal. International Health 2016, 8: 261-268. PMID: 27048288, PMCID: PMC4967846, DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihw015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHR-HPV infectionCytology statusHR-HPVHuman papillomavirus (HPV) infection statusAbnormal cervical cytologyHuman papillomavirus infectionAtypical glandular cellsAssociation of migrationPapillomavirus infectionCervical cytologyUndetermined significanceCare centerHigh prevalenceOlder womenBethesda SystemHealth campsStudy participantsOlder ageInfection statusYoung womenGlandular cellsInfectionMigration statusWomenPrevalence
2015
Implementation and Operational Research
Kapambwe S, Sahasrabuddhe VV, Blevins M, Mwanahamuntu MH, Mudenda V, Shepherd BE, Chibwesha CJ, Pfaendler KS, Hicks ML, Vermund SH, Stringer JS, Parham GP. Implementation and Operational Research. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2015, 70: e20-e26. PMID: 26322673, PMCID: PMC4791059, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000000685.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAge FactorsFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansRisk AssessmentUterine Cervical NeoplasmsZambiaConceptsUnknown HIV serostatusHIV serostatusYoung womenCervical cancerOlder womenHIV/AIDS care programsCervical cancer prevention programsInvasive cervical cancer casesRisk of ICCHIV-seronegative womenHIV-seropositive womenIndependent risk factorCancer prevention programsCervical cancer casesMultivariable logistic regressionAIDS care programsLifetime sexual partnersHIV infectionSaharan AfricaRisk factorsCancer casesAge 35High riskICC casesCare program
2014
Assessment of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infections Using Clinician- and Self-Collected Cervical Sampling Methods in Rural Women from Far Western Nepal
Johnson DC, Bhatta MP, Smith JS, Kempf MC, Broker TR, Vermund SH, Chamot E, Aryal S, Lhaki P, Shrestha S. Assessment of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Infections Using Clinician- and Self-Collected Cervical Sampling Methods in Rural Women from Far Western Nepal. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e101255. PMID: 24978811, PMCID: PMC4076302, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0101255.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-grade squamous intraepithelial lesionsRural Nepali womenHR-HPVSquamous cell carcinomaHuman papillomavirusHigh-risk human papillomavirus infectionHigh cervical cancer ratesOverall HR-HPV prevalenceSelf-collected cervical samplesHigh-risk HPV typesGrade squamous intraepithelial lesionNepali womenClinician-collected samplesHR-HPV mRNAHR-HPV prevalenceSelf-collected testsCervical cancer ratesHuman papillomavirus infectionSelf-collected samplesSquamous intraepithelial lesionsAuxiliary nurse midwivesPre-cancer lesionsCervico-vaginal specimensSelf-collection methodType-specific distributionHIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status-Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Fan W, Yin L, Qian HZ, Li D, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Zhang Z. HIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status-Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 232451. PMID: 24795880, PMCID: PMC3985141, DOI: 10.1155/2014/232451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk perceptionSelf-perceived riskHIV infectionHigh riskMultivariate logistic regression modelLow self-perceived riskCross-sectional studySelf-reported historyHIV/AIDS epidemicIllicit drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV-negativeHIV testingHIV statusSyphilis testingBeijing MSMChinese MSMHIV perceptionBlood samplesLower riskDrug useHIVMSMUnknown statusAIDS epidemic
2012
Predictors of HIV and Syphilis among Men Who Have Sex with Men in a Chinese Metropolitan City: Comparison of Risks among Students and Non-Students
Zhang L, Ding X, Lu R, Feng L, Li X, Xiao Y, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Predictors of HIV and Syphilis among Men Who Have Sex with Men in a Chinese Metropolitan City: Comparison of Risks among Students and Non-Students. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e37211. PMID: 22623994, PMCID: PMC3356386, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0037211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSyphilis infectionRisky sexual behaviorHIV prevalenceStudent MSMMultivariable logistic regression analysisSexual behaviorPredictors of HIVLow HIV prevalencePrevalence of syphilisRisk of HIVLogistic regression analysisRisk sexual behaviourLow HIVHIV infectionSyphilis prevalenceComparison of risksSyphilis testingAdjusted prevalenceHigh prevalenceHIV riskBlood specimensHIVMSM participantsMultivariate analysisSexual partners
2009
Early Neurologic Abnormalities Associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection in a Cohort of Peruvian Children
Kendall EA, González E, Espinoza I, Tipismana M, Verdonck K, Clark D, Vermund SH, Gotuzzo E. Early Neurologic Abnormalities Associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 Infection in a Cohort of Peruvian Children. The Journal Of Pediatrics 2009, 155: 700-706. PMID: 19628219, PMCID: PMC2764792, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2009.05.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAge DistributionAge of OnsetCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolCohort StudiesConfidence IntervalsFemaleHTLV-I InfectionsHuman T-lymphotropic virus 1HumansInfectious Disease Transmission, VerticalMaleNeurologic ExaminationOdds RatioParaparesisParaparesis, Tropical SpasticPeruPrevalenceProbabilityRisk AssessmentSeverity of Illness IndexSex DistributionSpinal Cord DiseasesTime FactorsUrination DisordersConceptsParesthesia/dysesthesiaHTLV-1 infectionNeurologic abnormalitiesInfective dermatitisHTLV-1Lumbar painHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 infectionMyelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesisHuman T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1Virus type 1 infectionPeruvian childrenAbnormal neurologic findingsEarly Neurologic AbnormalitiesLower extremity hyperreflexiaStandardized neurologic examinationType 1 infectionTropical spastic paraparesisWeakness/fatigueHTLV-1 statusVirus type 1Uninfected childrenNeurologic findingsNeurologic symptomsUrinary disturbanceNeurologic examination
2008
Impact of small reductions in plasma HIV RNA levels on the risk of heterosexual transmission and disease progression
Modjarrad K, Chamot E, Vermund SH. Impact of small reductions in plasma HIV RNA levels on the risk of heterosexual transmission and disease progression. AIDS 2008, 22: 2179-2185. PMID: 18832881, PMCID: PMC2661869, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0b013e328312c756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk of progressionHeterosexual transmissionDisease progressionHIV RNALog10 incrementAntiretroviral therapyPlasma HIV RNA levelsGreater riskTreatment of coinfectionHIV RNA levelsHIV viral loadViral load changesHIV-1 RNARelative risk estimatesHIV loadAdjunctive careViral loadPlasma levelsHeterosexual contactWorld's HIVAnnual riskHIVAdult populationViral transmissionRisk estimates
2002
Vaginal Douching: Evidence for Risks or Benefits to Women’s Health
Martino JL, Vermund SH. Vaginal Douching: Evidence for Risks or Benefits to Women’s Health. Epidemiologic Reviews 2002, 24: 109-124. PMID: 12762087, PMCID: PMC2567125, DOI: 10.1093/epirev/mxf004.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2000
Network-related Mechanisms May Help Explain Long-term HIV-1 Seroprevalence Levels That Remain High but Do Not Approach Population-Group Saturation
Friedman SR, Kottiri BJ, Neaigus A, Curtis R, Vermund SH, Des Jarlais DC. Network-related Mechanisms May Help Explain Long-term HIV-1 Seroprevalence Levels That Remain High but Do Not Approach Population-Group Saturation. American Journal Of Epidemiology 2000, 152: 913-922. PMID: 11092433, DOI: 10.1093/aje/152.10.913.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug injectorsSeroprevalence levelsHIV-1 incidenceHigh-risk subgroupsHuman immunodeficiency virusBehavioral risk reductionHigh prevalence situationsImmunodeficiency virusHigh seroprevalenceSeronegativesPrevention programsRisk behaviorsInfection outbreaksSeroprevalenceInfectious outbreaksMaximum incidenceSecondary outbreaksNetwork-based mechanismsRisk reductionIncidenceOutbreakOutbreak increasesNew York CityPrevalenceYork City
1999
Prevalence of Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections in Commercial Sex Workers in a Peruvian Amazon City
PARIS M, GOTUZZO E, GOYZUETA G, ARAMBURU J, CACERES C, CASTELLANO T, JORDAN N, VERMUND S, HOOK E. Prevalence of Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections in Commercial Sex Workers in a Peruvian Amazon City. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 1999, 26: 103-107. PMID: 10029985, DOI: 10.1097/00007435-199902000-00008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCommercial sex workersChlamydial infectionMost commercial sex workersHIV risk assessmentLigase chain reaction assaySex workersRisk reduction interventionsDuration of employmentHigher infection rateGonococcal infectionChlamydia testingChain reaction assaysUrine specimensPeruvian Amazon citySTD interventionsInfection rateReduction interventionsRisk assessment programSignificant associationInfection statusSmall riskInfectionLatter associationReaction assaysGonorrhea
1997
Detection of Pneumocystis carinii DNA in air samples: likely environmental risk to susceptible persons
Bartlett MS, Vermund SH, Jacobs R, Durant PJ, Shaw MM, Smith JW, Tang X, Lu JJ, Li B, Jin S, Lee CH. Detection of Pneumocystis carinii DNA in air samples: likely environmental risk to susceptible persons. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology 1997, 35: 2511-2513. PMID: 9316898, PMCID: PMC230001, DOI: 10.1128/jcm.35.10.2511-2513.1997.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsP. carinii DNAHospital roomCarinii DNAPatient's hospital roomPneumocystis carinii DNASusceptible personsControl homesPatient's homeInfectious organismsPatientsPneumocystis cariniiCariniiP. cariniiAirborne presenceSpecific environmental sourcesAir samplesPersonsEnvironmental sourcesHomeEnvironmental sampling